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Referees boss responds to 'unjustified' criticism

Referees boss responds to 'unjustified' criticism

Referees boss Ben Wilson is adamant the A-League's Video Assistant Referee (VAR) can eventually work, but needs time. 12 Dec 2017
"Unacceptable" - A-League releases statement on VAR

"Unacceptable" - A-League releases statement on VAR

The Head of the Hyundai A-League is hoping the VAR is like a fine wine, and can only get better with age. 28 Oct 2017
A-League final puts viewers before families

A-League final puts viewers before families

A-League boss Greg O’Rourke is confident of getting bums on seats for Sunday’s Elimination Final despite opting for the less family friendly kick-off time of 7pm. 18 Apr 2017
A-League to add more split rounds

A-League to add more split rounds

The 2017-18 A-League season will include two split rounds as Football Federation Australia (FFA) tries to better accommodate clubs competing in the Asian Champions League (ACL). 17 Apr 2017
A-League chief condemns Arnie's antics

A-League chief condemns Arnie's antics

A-League and W-League chief Greg O’Rourke is looking for new rules to be implemented as Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold instructed two of his players to deliberately accumulate yellow cards. 4 Apr 2017
Chris Beath and Shaun Evans respond to criticism

Chris Beath and Shaun Evans respond to criticism

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system is set to make its debut in the A-League on Friday night when Melbourne City play Adelaide United at AAMI Park. 4 Apr 2017
How FFA can get expansion right

How FFA can get expansion right

PFA Chief Executive John Didulica says expansion is fundamental for football’s growth and how FFA manage the process is more vital than when they release the criteria. 23 Feb 2017
Durante slams FFA 'madness'

Durante slams FFA 'madness'

Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante has re-opened the discussion on Football Federation Australia's (FFA) heat policy, slamming the decision to play Sunday’s A-League match in oppressive conditions as “madness” and “dangerous”. 2 Feb 2017
A-League: 'Two new teams in 2018/19'

A-League: 'Two new teams in 2018/19'

Two new teams are set to join the A-League in 2018/19 with Football Federation Australia reportedly looking at a possible 18-team comp in the long-term. 6 Dec 2016
South Melbourne bid boss meets with Gallop, O'Rourke

South Melbourne bid boss meets with Gallop, O'Rourke

South Melbourne A-League bid advisory board chairman Bill Papastergiadis is hopeful of making the jump to the top flight after meeting with David Gallop and Greg O’Rourke. 1 Dec 2016
FFA: NPL clubs part of Promotion and Relegation

FFA: NPL clubs part of Promotion and Relegation

Head of A-League Greg O’Rourke says a national second tier would be a uniting force for Australian football by unlocking the tribalism of National Soccer League clubs. 18 Nov 2016
FFA: Regional Australia part of A-League expansion

FFA: Regional Australia part of A-League expansion

Head of A-League Greg O’Rourke says regional Australia is still part of FFA's expansion plan even though the governing body's first option is to add teams into major cities. 15 Nov 2016
Sydney FC: No expansion in our backyard

Sydney FC: No expansion in our backyard

Sky Blues CEO Tony Pignata says the A-League should direct any expansion plans away from Sydney. 11 Nov 2016
FFA: A-League TV deal in strong position

FFA: A-League TV deal in strong position

As TV ratings sky rocket by 30 per cent head of A-League Greg O’Rourke says FFA is in a strong negotiating position for the next broadcast deal. 11 Nov 2016
FFA: Six bids vying to join A-League

FFA: Six bids vying to join A-League

Head of A-League Greg O’Rourke has revealed that there are six bids that are vying to be the 11th and 12th team in an expanded A-League competition. 8 Nov 2016
FFA floats second NZ club

FFA floats second NZ club

A-League boss Greg O’Rourke has floated the possibility of introducing a second club in New Zealand within the next five years. 22 Oct 2016